Understanding the Author's Purpose: PIE

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What does 'PIE' stand for in understanding the author's purpose?

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PIE stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a comic strip?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a science textbook?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a blog post about recycling?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose when telling a fairy tale?

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To entertain.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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To convince the reader to think or act in a certain way.

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What does it mean to 'inform' in writing?

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To provide facts or information to the reader.

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What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?

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To amuse or engage the reader through stories or humor.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A science textbook explaining the water cycle.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A blog post arguing that recycling is important.